Hardware Systems Workload and Characterization Engineer

Quick Facts

Systems Workload and Characterization Engineer (iPad)

Description

Develop and automate system-level workloads, power measurement platforms, and validation infrastructure that enables characterization of next-generation iPad devices. Collaborate closely with system electrical engineering and cross-functional teams across hardware, software, silicon, and thermal/power engineering. Build software workloads, automate test systems, maintain lab hardware, and investigate system power and thermal management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and automate system workloads used for device characterization
• Build and maintain power measurement and test/validation infrastructure
• Create and automate hardware test systems and lab workflows
• Troubleshoot and maintain specialized lab hardware and automated test racks
• Partner cross-functionally with architecture, software, QA, silicon engineering, and regulatory teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience with scripting and test automation (Python, shell scripting, or similar)
• Experience setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting development boards, lab test benches, or automated test racks
• Fundamental understanding of computer systems and hardware/software interactions (CPU/GPU behavior, system power, and thermals)
• Strong organizational and communication skills for collaboration across hardware, software, and QA teams

Benefits

• Opportunity to improve iPad performance and efficiency through system-level characterization and automation